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PIPE TONGS CHAIN [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
- Construction Site Equipment
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chain tongs
1, record 1, English, chain%20tongs
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tool used for turning pipe or fittings of a diameter larger than that which an ordinary pipe wrench will fit. The tool consists of a handle and a releasable chain that is placed around the outer circumference of the pipe or fitting. The chain grips the pipe firmly, allowing it to be turned by hand. 2, record 1, English, - chain%20tongs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chain tongs are hand tools used on pipe of small diameter and consist of a lever having steel teeth and a special chain on one end, the chain being drawn around the pipe and latched. 2, record 1, English, - chain%20tongs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chain tongs: term rarely used in the singular (chain tong). 3, record 1, English, - chain%20tongs
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chain tong
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
- Matériel de chantier
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clef à chaîne
1, record 1, French, clef%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- clé à chaîne 2, record 1, French, cl%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Oil Drilling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spinning chain
1, record 2, English, spinning%20chain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Y-shaped chain used to spin up(tighten) one joint of drill pipe into another. In use, one end of the chain is attached to the tongs, another end to the spinning cathead, and the third end is free. The free end is wrapped around the tool joint and the cathead pulls the chain off the joint, causing the joint to spin(turn) rapidly and tighten up. After the chain is pulled off the joint, the tongs are secured in the same spot, and continued pull on the chain(and thus on the tongs) by the cathead makes the joint up to final tightness. 2, record 2, English, - spinning%20chain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de vissage
1, record 2, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20vissage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Chaîne] utilisée pour visser les tiges de forage. 2, record 2, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20vissage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chain pipe tongs
1, record 3, English, chain%20pipe%20tongs
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plomberie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- serre-tubes à chaîne 1, record 3, French, serre%2Dtubes%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pince serre-tubes 1, record 3, French, pince%20serre%2Dtubes
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pipe tongs, chain 1, record 4, English, pipe%20tongs%2C%20chain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- serre-tubes à chaînes
1, record 4, French, serre%2Dtubes%20%C3%A0%20cha%C3%AEnes
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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